Deuteronomy 15:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when you set him free from serving you, don't send him away with nothing.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is commanding that when you release a servant, you should give them provisions to help them start their new life.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' instructions about releasing Hebrew servants after six years of service. In ancient Israel's economy, people often became servants due to debt or poverty, and this law ensured they wouldn't return to destitution when freed. This was a revolutionary concept of social justice in the ancient Near East, where other cultures often provided no support for released slaves.

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